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July 14th 2009
Published: July 27th 2009
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Brian and I were given the amazing opportunity to stay with a family for a week in small town Philippines. Our friend and co-worker here in Taiwan, Kristina is a Filipina Canadian who hadn’t been back to her home country for seventeen years. So when we were given a week off from school, her and her husband decided it was time to go back to the homeland. And in some very fortunate circumstances, ... Read Full Entry



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92 meters high92 meters high
92 meters high

with an observation deck at 72 meters.
KindergartenKindergarten
Kindergarten

Yup. This is where Kristina went to Kindi
Pregnant PigPregnant Pig
Pregnant Pig

Very pregnant
Kristina and her UncleKristina and her Uncle
Kristina and her Uncle

After 17 years, the first thing he said to her was the equivalent of "F*!#, I haven't seen you in forever" (in Tagalog). He's that kind of guy
Battle of BataanBattle of Bataan
Battle of Bataan

It was great to see the all the history
Reynan RelaxingReynan Relaxing
Reynan Relaxing

One of Kristina's cousins
FamilyFamily
Family

K's cousin and Aunt who she lived with for four years before her parents could get her to Canada
Cute BabyCute Baby
Cute Baby

Every time you put a camera in front of this baby she would smile like crazy. This is Ruth's sister and daughter.
UncleUncle
Uncle

Karaoke is huge in the Philippines (just like most place in Asia).
VideokeVideoke
Videoke

Reynan had several of these machines for rent. They are necessary at all get togethers including weddings and funerals
Adrian and RuthAdrian and Ruth
Adrian and Ruth

Just married a few months ago
HouseHouse
House

K's Grandma's old house I believe
House 2House 2
House 2

K's aunt's house I believe
Bataan View 1Bataan View 1
Bataan View 1

View from the observation area of the giant cross
BusBus
Bus

We took a lot of bus rides. Sometimes it really sucks.



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